CVE-2024-20894

Name: CVE-2024-20894
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-02T10:15:04.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-20894 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper handling of exceptional conditions in Secure Folder prior to SMR Jul-2024 Release 1 allows physical attackers to bypass authentication under certain condition. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper handling of exceptional conditions in Secure Folder prior to SMR Jul-2024 Release 1 allows physical attackers to bypass authentication under certain condition. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.24%

14.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-755

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Android	12.0
Samsung	Android	13.0
Samsung	Android	14.0

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2024&month=07Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2024&month=07Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 2, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20894?

How severe is CVE-2024-20894?

CVE-2024-20894 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20894?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST